WDI Credentialed Inspectors Course

NJPMA WDI Credentialed Inspectors Course

Wood Destroying Insect Credentialed Inspector Workshop
Tuesday, February 10, 2026, and Wednesday, February 11, 2026

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Event times:
Day 1 (February 10, 2026) – 8am-4:30pm
Day 2 (February 11, 2026) – 8:30am-4pm

Event fees:
$295 NJPMA Members
$395 Non-Members

LOCATION:
Horizon Pest Control
45 Cross Avenue
Midland Park, NJ 07432

SCHEDULE:

Day 1 – February 10, 2026 – NJDEP NJ credit for Day 1 pending

8:00-8:30 AM……Registration/Continental Breakfast
8:30-9:00 AM……Introduction
9:00-10:00AM…..Termites – Biology, Behavior and Updates – Ralph Citarella, Jr., BCE
10:00-10:15 AM…Break
10:15-11:15 AM…Wood Destroying Beetles/ Carpenter Bees – Ralph Citarella, Jr. BCE
11:15-12:00 PM…Carpenter Ants – Ralph Citarella, Jr. BCE
12:00-1:00PM……Lunch Break
1:00-2:00 PM…….Wood Destroying Fungus/Occasional WDI’s and Red Herrings – Ralph Citarella, Jr. BCE
2:00-2:15 PM…….Break
2:15-4:00 PM…….Inspection Tools & Conducting the Inspection – Ed Van Istendal
4:00-4:30 PM…….Closing comments & Wrap up / Review

Day 2 – February 11, 2026 – No NJDEP credit for Day 2

8:30-9:00AM ……..Registration/Continental Breakfast
9:00-10:00AM…… NPMA—33: What You Need to Know about the Paperwork – Ed Van Istendal
10:00-10:15 AM…… Break
10:15-12:15 AM…..Attachments & Graphs: Putting it on Paper…Properly – Ed Van Istendal
12:15-1:00PM……. Lunch Break
1-2:30 PM…………. Liabilities & Legal Issue – Ed Van Istendal
2:30-2:45 PM……… Break
2:45-3:15 PM……… Review
3:15-4:00 PM……… Exam

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By completing the NJPMA 2-Day WDI Inspector Course, participants gain:

Credentialed WDI Inspector status through NJPMA
- NJPMA Credentialed WDI Inspector Certificate
  - Formal documentation verifying successful course completion and credential status
- Official NJPMA Seal
  - For use on approved reports, marketing materials, and digital platforms (per NJPMA usage guidelines).
- NJPMA Credentialed WDI Inspector Badge
  - A professional identification badge signifying credentialed inspector status.
- NJPMA Uniform Patch
  - For wear on uniforms or work apparel to visibly demonstrate credentialing in the field.
In-depth training on termites and other wood-destroying insects common to New Jersey
Clear understanding of NJ WDI inspection requirements and reporting standards
Hands-on guidance on identifying evidence, conditions conducive to infestation, and damage
Confidence to perform compliant WDI inspections for real estate transactions
Reduced risk of reporting errors that can delay or jeopardize closings

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Location:
February 7th & 8th | 8am - 5pm Holiday Inn - Piscataway, NJ (Formerly the Radisson Inn)

We invite you to join us for the NJPMA WDI Credentialed Inspectors Course Workshop at the Holiday Inn in Piscataway, New Jersey. The workshop will feature a mix of in-depth sessions featuring the latest research in the pest management industry and how to combat Termites & Other WDI.

$275.00 Per Person – NJPMA Members

$375.00 Per Person – Non-Members

A Comprehensive Two-Day Course Focusing on Wood-Destroying Insect Inspections.

The New Jersey Pest Management Association has credentialed over 200 W.D.I Inspectors. This program is intended to promote wood destroying inspections by only credentialed inspectors. Being a credentialed inspector sets you apart from the crowd. It is a way of telling realtors and attorneys that you are qualified to protect their clients interests.

Credentialing is awarded to those who pass all tests, complete assigned paperwork and have a valid 7B license from the NJDEP.

Limited to the first 65 registrants.

Workshop Schedule – Day 1

8 AM – Registration / Continental Breakfast

830 AM – Introduction

9 AM – Termites – Biology, Behavior and Updates – Ralph Citarella Jr., BCE

10 AM – Coffee Break

1015 AM – Wood Destroying Beatles / Carpenter Bees – Ralph Citarella Jr., BCE

1115 AM – Carpenter Ants – Ralph Citarella Jr., BCE

1215 PM – Lunch / Visit Exhibits

1 PM – Wood Destroying Fungus / Occasional WDI’s and Red Herrings – Ralph Citarella Jr., BCE

2 PM – Break

215 PM – Inspector Tools & Conduction the Inspection – Jan Ten Hoeve

4 PM – Closing Coments & Wrap-up.

Workshop Schedule – Day 2

830 AM – Registration / Continental Breakfast

9 AM – NPMA-33: What You Need to Know about Paperwork (This is the inspection report) – Jan Ten Hoeve

10 AM – Coffee Break

1015 AM – Attachments & Graphs: Putting it on Paper . . . Properly – Jan Ten Hoeve

1215 PM – Lunch

1 PM – Liabilities and Legal Issues – John Diesel

230 PM – Break

245 PM – Review

315 PM – Credentialling Test

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NJPMA – Wood Destroying Insects Credentialed Inspector

The NJPMA offers Credentials for Home Inspection and Pest Control Professionals through its Bi-Annual Credentialing course. Attending this course every two years and passing the exam, will merit certification. Upon certification, the certified applicant will also receive an NJPMA Cedentialed Inspector Shoulder Insignia, Document Embosser and a Wall Certificate suitable for framing. Advanced Wood Destroying Insects Credentials are usually preferred by employers and consumers looking to hire the best Licensed Home Inspectors and WDI Technicians.

Attendee Registration

NJPMA Members - $ 275.00 | Non-Members - $ 375.00

NJDEP Credits

NJDEP Credits – 2 Day Total

7B Termites & Other WDI – 20 Credits

7A General & Household – 4 Credits

7E Wood Preserving – 2 Credits

8A General Public Health – 4 Credits

8C Campground – 6 Credits

NJ Public Health Credits

PA Dept. of Ag. Credits – 2 Day Total

00 – Core – 3 Credits

12 Wood Destroying Insects – 7 Credits

18 Demonstration & Research – 7 Credits